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03-30-2019 | 06:02 PM

Walter Sobchak

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Stress cracks or more serious

I looked at a 27 fever today that had what appeared to be cracks/stress cracks on transom where hydraulic sterring attached as well as cracks on hull under motor. Should I be concerned?

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03-30-2019 | 09:56 PM

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The transom is most likely very wet and will have to be replaced. I have never seen stress cracks on a healthy transom.

03-31-2019 | 04:34 PM

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I have seen cracks like that in gelcote that is non structural and structural. Poor quality gel formulation. Common in older boats . Gelcote will flex without cracking to a degree.

03-31-2019 | 05:21 PM

Walter Sobchak

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This photo is the hull. I don’t have a photo of the transom, but there’s cracks right at hydraulic steering attachments as well.

04-01-2019 | 12:52 PM

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I'm not a fiberglass expert, but yeah I'd be concerned enough to keep looking for something else.

04-01-2019 | 03:48 PM

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That would scare me away too.

04-01-2019 | 05:24 PM

Walter Sobchak

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Thank you for responding. It’s unfortunate because the boat is beautiful. Search continues

04-03-2019 | 05:14 PM

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If the boat is otherwise one you would consider then take things one more step and have a moisture test done. Then base how you proceed from there on the results. Might even ask seller to cover the cost or share in the cost in some manner.